MLB Player News

McCann is out of the lineup Sunday against the Royals.

With McCann getting a breather following six consecutive starts behind the dish, Grayson Greiner, who was called up from Triple-A Toledo on Saturday, will make his first MLB appearance behind the dish. Neither Greiner nor John Hicks remains a serious threat to McCann's status as the Tigers' No. 1 catcher, especially with McCann having turned in five multi-hit efforts within the past two weeks.

Maile will start at catcher and bat eighth Sunday against the Rays, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

It's the third starting assignment in four games for Maile, who has earned the extra work by slashing a blistering .319/.407/.404 in limited action this season. Maile has struck out in 29.6 percent of his plate appearances and owns a .484 BABIP, so it's difficult to envision him sustaining much offensive success for the long haul. Once Maile's bat predictably cools off, his starting opportunities should fall by the wayside, allowing Russell Martin to take on a larger portion of the playing time behind the plate.

Barnhart is not in the lineup Saturday against the Marlins.

Barnhart has started 23 of the Reds' first 33 games, a fairly standard workload for a starting catcher. The 27-year-old is hitting a respectable .224/.346/.353 with a pair of home runs. Devin Mesoraco will get the start in his place.

Moore (lower leg) will catch and bat seventh for Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Saturday.

Moore was forced to spend a little time on the disabled list but will be back in action for the first time since April 25 against Rochester on Saturday. Over 11 games with the IronPigs this season, he's hitting just .121/.216/.152.

Gomes is out of the lineup against the Yankees on Saturday.

Gomes will receive a standard day off for maintenance purposes after going 1-for-3 with two runs scored during Friday's loss. Roberto Perez will take his place behind the dish for Saturday's matinee.

Sanchez is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against Cleveland.

Sanchez will retreat to the bench following 13 straight starts in the lineup as Austin Romine will handle the assignment behind the plate for Sonny Gray. Over 29 games this season, Sanchez is hitting .205/.288/.518 with nine home runs and 28 RBI.

Maldonado was placed on the bereavement list Friday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

This explains why Maldonado isn't in the lineup Friday. MLB rules require a three-day minimum absence, with seven days being the longest absence allowed. He'll be replaced on the active roster by Juan Graterol.

Hedges (elbow) will rest for 7-to-10 days before possibly resuming activity, Dennis Lin of The Athletic San Diego reports.

This essentially rules out Hedges from returning to action after the minimum stay on the disabled list. If he's not feeling better at the end of the rest period, he will undergo further testing on his ailing elbow. Look for an update on his status next week.

Maldonado is not in the lineup against the Mariners on Friday.

Maldonado will get the day off after starting the past three games behind the plate. In his place, Rene Rivera will catch and bat ninth in the order. Expect Maldonado back in the lineup Saturday.

Vazquez is out of the lineup against the Rangers on Friday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

Vazquez will receive a standard day off after going 2-for-4 with a run and an RBI during Thursday's loss. In his place, Sandy Leon will catch and bat ninth. Expect Vazquez back in the lineup Saturday.